InternationalLiving.com Reveals Best Places to Own Premium Water Views for Less than $150,000

(March 07, 2014)

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) March 07, 2014

In Mexico, Ecuador and Costa Rica properties with stunning views can be bought for as little as $119,000, according to a new report by InternationalLiving.com.

A great view usually translates into a premium price tag. But if a buyer knows the right places to look, he can find properties with world-class vistas for much, much less than youd expect, reports InternationalLiving.coms property correspondent, Margaret Summerfield.

The west-coast destination of Vallarta, Mexico, hit the headlines in 1963 when John Huston filmed part of Night of the Iguana there. The worlds press descended on the town to follow the romance between Richard Burton, a star in the movie, and Elizabeth Taylor.

Tourists and expats started to flock to this little fishing village. Today, around 50,000 North Americans live in Vallarta or own property in this sophisticated city with top-notch amenities, including golf, marinas and shopping.

A one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo is listed just south of town for $119,000. It boasts spectacular views of the ocean, beach and jungle-covered hills. Its in a beachfront complex with a heated swimming pool, tennis courts, a large sun deck, a gym and a heated Jacuzzi.

On Ecuadors Pacific coast, Salinas is a lively resort city, which offers great value for money when it comes to beachfront or oceanview real estate.

More expats and retirees are moving to Salinas, seduced by its warm, dry climate, pretty beaches and low cost of living. A couple could live very comfortably hereand enjoy an active beach lifestylefor about $1,700 a month, says Summerfield.

And the same good value is reflected in property prices. Your real estate dollar goes a long way in Salinas.

The resort city has many amenitiesrestaurants, cafés, bars and a buzzing nightlife. There are malls, modern supermarkets and a movie theater.

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, fully-furnished condo is listed for $145,000. Its got marina and ocean views and a full 1,291 square feet of living space.

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